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    Stroke Recovery Nurse - Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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    Registered Nurse, Stroke Recovery Centre, Williton Community Hospital

    This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative nurse or Nursing Associate with a passion for Stroke care to join our integrated team on Meadow Ward Stroke Recovery Centre, Williton Hospital.

    We offer specialist Stroke rehabilitation beds with the goal of re-enabling our patients to live their best life at home with the support they need to maintain this. For those that can't go home, we facilitate discharge to an appropriate care setting & continue our focus to maintain as much independence as possible. In addition, Meadow Ward offers End of Life care in our beautiful Grace's Room.

    You must be a Registered Nurse who communicates well at all levels, have high clinical standards & the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing holistic care, ensuring all patients are treated with dignity, respect & compassion.

    Flexible working on internal shift rotation, working both days & nights over a seven-day period, including bank holidays. We offer training opportunities & preceptorships for newly qualified nurses.

    Main duties of the job The role involves supporting the Sisters in the daily running of the ward, acting as a shift coordinator as required, supervising colleagues & promoting a safe environment within the unit.You will be responsible for all aspects of patient care, from admission through to discharge, using a computerised record keeping system.

    Successful applicants will attend family meetings, undertake ward rounds and be involved in multi-disciplinary team meetings. These all contribute to the decision-making process, goal-setting and care planning that facilitates a safe discharge from hospital. You will provide Stroke/End of Life nursing care to our patients, ensuring they are all treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

    At Meadow ward, Williton Stroke Recovery Centre we work collaboratively as a multi professional team to support patients and their families/carers. We focus on the individual and their own personal journey of recovery from their Stroke. Every member of the team has an important part to play, from Nurse to Housekeeper, Ward Clerk to Physiotherapist and everybody in between - we are all here to make a difference to our patients - which we do every single day.It is an incredible team to be a part of- and to lead

    Angela Manicom-Dyer, Senior Sister About us As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

    The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

    There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description for main duties and responsibilities

    The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, including discharge planning for each patient. This will include the specialist assessment of care and health education needs of stroke patients.

    To be designated to take charge of the unit in the absence of the ward manager.

    To work in accordance with the Units philosophy of care and contribute towards achieving its objectives.

    To maintain effective communication and promote professional caring and partnership.

    To participate in clinical supervision as appropriate and to teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor and role model to less experienced staff, developing expertise in stroke nursing. Person Specification Evidenced based paractice Essential
    • Relevant degree or equivalent qualification
    • Registered Staff Nurse
    • Appropriately registered with the NMC as per post requirements.
    • Evidence of ongoing and recent practice
    Desirable
    • Teaching / Assessor qualification
    Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Williton Community Hospital

    North Road

    Williton

    TA4 4RA Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 184-DC A #J-18808-Ljbffr


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